Writing Does Not Fit In Physical Education Classes

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Over the past few years, there has been a strong emphasis across the state of Wisconsin, to address literacy skills among all school aged students. This initiative has surfaced due to the declining scores in reading and writing, as well as the increased need for students to be able to write. There is no question that the more you write, the better writer you will become and it helps pave the way for success in the future. Although this initiative is true, there is some question as to where it fits or does not fit in physical education classes. The initiative in physical education is to keep students active and moving, so it may be controversial when students are asked to do a writing prompt for the remainder of the class period. Many say that writing prompts, or just writing in general, does fit in physical education classes. I personally believe that this may be the case for the younger ages in elementary school as opposed to the older ones in high school or above. Yes, writing in class does assist your …show more content…

High-quality health and physical education programs help students to succeed in life. There are various life skills that can be learned during physical education. One can learn how to work with other coworkers and how to problem solve in a situation at any moment. Students just do this in a different environment. Instead of word problems, physical education students are often put into a team sport scenario at some point of their education. This involves quick thinking, and results in a solution at the end, which is often a point for their team. You can also learn the importance of setting goals and improving self-confidence and self-esteem, which will later in life get you through either some arduous situations or to overcome personal